The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 1: Applying Reading Strategies — Quiz
Question 1 • English Language Arts 10
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar , act 1, scene 2. CAESAR: Calpurnia! CASCA: Peace, ho! Caesar speaks. CAESAR: Calpurnia! CALPURNIA: Here, my lord. CAESAR: Stand you directly in Antonio’s way (5) When he doth run his course.—Antonio! ANTONY: Caesar, my lord? CAESAR: Forget not, in your speed, Antonio, To touch Calpurnia, for our elders say The barren, touchèd in this holy chase, (10) Shake off their sterile curse. Which ideas would best fit in a summary of this passage? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
Caesar and Calpurnia have not yet had children.
B
Caesar asks Antony to give Calpurnia luck to conceive.
C
Calpurnia is in Antony’s way, and Antony is in a hurry.
D
Calpurnia dislikes Caesar’s plan and does not believe in superstition.